Incidence Vs Prevalence

by Cathy Parkes September 13, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Incidence vs. Prevalence:

Incidence is the number of NEW cases of disease/injury in a population during a period of time.

Prevalence is the number of ALL cases (new and pre-existing) of disease/injury in a population during a period of time

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Hemodialysis: Patient Teaching

A patient undergoing hemodialysis may have an arteriovenous fistula in the arm. Educate patient that blood pressures, IVs, and blood draws must be done from the arm without the shunt. Also educate patients not to sleep on the arm with the fistula, and perform hand exercises to mature a new fistula.

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Corticosteroids: Patient Teaching

Patients taking corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone, hydrocortisone) are at increased risk of infection. Monitor for signs of infection, and educate patients taking these medications to avoid crowded areas and perform frequent hand hygiene.

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